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Kevin Bessler | The Center Square

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Community

Illinois Professor Looks at the Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence

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Gunkel said colleges and universities need to take steps to ensure students aren’t just leaving their writing assignments to their computer. #ai @artificalintelligence
Politics

The Freelance Worker Protection Act Criticized as Overreach, Bad for Illinois Business

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The legislation would authorize the Illinois Attorney General to get involved if someone is believed to have violated any provisions of the bill. #freelanceworker
Crime

Funds Being Distributed to Police Agencies to Fight Carjackings in Illinois

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The funding is earmarked to supplement police budgets for license plate readers, tracking devices, GPS software and other technology to hunt down carjackers. #carjacking
Politics

Legislation Would Phase Out Subminimum Wage for Tipped Workers in Illinois

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Coffey argues that the current system of tipping good service is capitalism at work. #restaurants #tips
Politics

Tax Expert Says IRS Announcement is Unprecedented

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Last year, Illinois and 18 other states offered inflation relief payments or refunds for taxpayers and now the IRS is uncertain about the taxability of the payments. #taxreturn #irs
Politics

Pritzker Flips on Support of Local Control Over Wind Farm Siting Decisions

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The Illinois Farm Bureau opposed the bill, saying the setback distances in the legislation needed to be adjusted to better reflect a safer and adequate way for the facilities to be sited. #windfarm
Politics

Debate Continues in Illinois Over Interest Rates on Pawnbroker Loans

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Kelly Swisher, president of the Illinois Pawnbrokers Association, told The Center Square the measure will hurt those in need of short-term money. #pawn
Community

Several New Illinois Laws Affect the Education System

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One law mandates school board members to receive training on trauma-informed practices. #illinois #education
Politics

Financial Impact from Illinois’ No Cash Bail Discussed

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The lawsuit alleges the SAFE-T Act violates the separation of powers and improperly amended the state Constitution. #safetact
Crime

Illinois Lawmakers Return this Week Amid Calls for Changes in the SAFE-T Act

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Before the election, Democrats promised to take up the legislation during fall veto session, but have vowed not to make major changes to the bill. #safe-tact
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